How to trim kitchen worktop edging strip

[old wrinkly]

I have had to fit a new section of edging strip to my worktop.

I have fixed it with a small overhang on the bottom edge (perhaps a mistake) so I get a flush fitting on top.

What is the best/easiest way to trim the excess off please??

Thanks

 

[EddieM]

A laminate trimmer is the easiest way. Failing that some of these

Caution: They look dangerous and indeed are dangerous to use as you pull them towards you.

 

[old wrinkly]

Thanks for the reply used to have some of those blades years old but never found a use for them.

Have seen hand held laminate trimmers on eBay would they be a better option bearing in mind I will be trimming from underneath.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wolfcraf...174309&hash=item2f0d385841:g:mIkAAOSw5VtZ58~w

 

[pete50]

Those blades can rip your face off and take great chunks out of the laminate edging strip if your not careful. I did use the blade when I did it but very very carefully. I would think the laminate trimmer would do a better job and it's not expensive. I have never tried a trimmer though.

 

[old wrinkly]

OK thanks will try a trimmer

 

[foxhole]

I use a scalpel from the wrong side, score 2-3 times [brace from right side with a flat piece of timber] then snap over corner and finish with fine sand paper.

 

[old wrinkly]

Thanks for all the advice